Taiwan's local government elections will face a new layer of unpredictability this year, with candidates fielded or backed by the new Taiwan People's Party (TPP) hoping to make an impact in high-profile races, especially in Taipei and Hsinchu City.
With less than a month to go before voters in Taiwan choose their local city and county leaders on Nov. 26, the country's two main political parties are looking to hold or gain ground while keeping a new upstart party at bay.